Stunning Buddhist gilt top structure very similar to Palace Lion Throne, intricately carved wood with highest quality gilding, very strong impact, needs large wall for display (see our homepage), good condition, can be used as mirror (see photographs), 19th Century, ca. 1858, Mandalay, Burma. Collectors item, good condition, Size H. 290 x W. 180 cm
Rare Chester County Pennsylvania Spice Chest in walnut having a moulded cornice above a raised panel door opening to an arrangement of ten small drawers (one replaced) and raised on straight bracket feet. Secondary woods include: poplar, oak, walnut and beech. There is a faint inscription on one of the bottom drawers. Pennsylvania, circa 1760-80.
Spice boxes or chests were a status symbol in colonial America. Only a household that was well furnished and fairly prosperous had a spice box...
An extremely rare Chinese Traveling Tax Collectors Folding Desk
With built-in pull drawers and top that flips to reveal compartment for documents. Not shown is a set of drawers that sit atop the desk with pigeon holes for documents. In our almost 50 years of Asian arts and antiques, we have never seen another example like this.
It is ornately carved and base folds to a compact state. Measuring width;34”, depth;23”,height; 33”
Spanish carved Walnut Refectory table circa 1870-1900 measuring 120“ x 36“, The height is approximately 31.5 inches, beautiful finished throughout with eight (8) Walnut carved upholstered chairs, two armchairs and six side chairs
A very rare matched pair of Art Deco hanging lanterns. Each measuring 45” x 24” complete with the original Art glass panels can be purchased for $8000 each
A very fine Swedish Belle Époque Crystal Chandelier measuring 48” x 48”
CHINESE MING DYNASTY PORCELAIN ATTENDANT WITH BOWL, measuring 17”
Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain figure of an attendant measuring 18 inches
Rare American Federal tea caddy in nicely figured mahogany with three sides and stepped lid inlaid with banding and corner fan decoration; rectangular, with shaped skirt and French bracket feet and divided interior. Probably 1800. Provenance: The Cockrell Collection. See Montgomery, American Furniture, The Federal Period, #436-439 for other examples. Height, 9.25”; Length, 12”; Width, 6.5.”
French Louis XVI Period 5 drawer Dresser with Original Marble Top Brass gallery and fittings Measuring 36.5“ x 34“ tall and 19 inches deep.circa 1790
Rare, early 18th century red lacquered wood chinoiserie, double bonnet top, cabinet on stand. Gold lacquer decoration of figures in garden landscapes. Good condition with minor conservation. Height, 71 inches. Width, 41 inches. Depth, 21 inches.
An Extremely Rare massive Japanese Edo Dynasty Kukumi Handle & Kylin Top measuring 18” in height. Made of porcelain most likely for presentation
A beautiful classic French Empire Ormolu Semanier Tall Chest , or sometimes called lingerie chest. Measuring h: 57” w:26” d:15”
The seven drawer chest in gold leaf Ormolu bronze with intricate hardware in gilt bronze with mounted kingwood parquetry circa 1770
A very rare small size Austrian Biedermeier satin wood period and design caned sattee. It has a removable rectangular caned seat.
The back is composed of two parallel bars which connect to the arms. The crest rail is straight across the center then curves downward to meet the armrest on each side...
PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL EAGLE CLAW FEET 88” x 21” deep,
A beautiful English George III string ebony and mahogany sideboard with original Lion Head Hardware, measuring 72” wide, 28” deep, amd 36” height
Pair of French Louis XV revival Fauteuil chairs, circa 1880 with original gros point upholstery in carved walnut with beautiful crushed blue velvet and fine needlepoint work measuring 41 inches high by 27 inches wide by 22 inches deep.
Rare and unique Japanese Edo period lacquer tray inlay with brass depicting a Japanese Landscape Garden. This rare artwork has been mounted and framed for display. More information and photos coming